Meeting called to order at 3:06PM: Total present: 46 members and three guests
- New applications- None
Minutes: January minutes sent by e-mail and posted on front table. Minutes approved as posted.
Chaplain (Steve Firkins: Prayers asked for Rick Johnson, Nan Wise- death of her brother.
Guest Presentation: Bryan “Boom” Page – Post 408
- Bryan gave a report about an upcoming Suicide Prevention Class that is being held on May 2-3, 2015, only charge will be $40.00 to cover cost of materials- class is to train people to identify those at risk for suicide. One out of Five suicides are committed by Veterans. Bryan would like to get someone from each Post in the state to attend this training. Need to know by end of April so materials can be ordered.
Treasurer (Vickie Kalous):
- Treasurer read financial report. Accepted as read
Veteran’s Coordinator (Duane Kalous):
- Working on “Appreciation Day” for Mulvane Grade School- as a Thank You for all the sacks they do for the Banana Runs.
- Next Banana Run March 15, 2015
Legion Commander (John Metz):
- National Vice- Commander thanked our Post for the luncheon on February 4th and commented that we had best looking Post in the state.
- Big Thank You to Diana Nelson for great Hot Dog Bar- January 31.
Co-Director (Mary Green): Thank you letter from Debbie Goodnight & donation for Richard Ballinger Memorial ride.
Thank you letter from Gary Hightower Family, for doing Flag line at their father’s service.
SAL Commander (Jerry Armstrong): Gun Raffle Tickets available March 8
SAL will do Post clean up Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 AM
Ladies Auxiliary President (Jackie Johnson): In Jackie’s absence, Vickie Kalous reported:
- American Legion’s Birthday is March 15th. Our Post will have a Birthday Party on March 14
Fundraising Chairperson (Diana Nelson)
- Saturday, February 14- Valentine’s Day Brisket Dinner & Dance- $10.00 (5-7PM) Dance (8-12) Fabulous Fleshtones.
- Thursday, February 26th- Bierock”s (5-7PM)
Patriot Guard & Road Captain (Darkhorse): No Report
Old Business:
- Doug advised that early registration is now available forms are here and being put online. Get registration in ASAP in order for us to order shirts and patches. State Rally dates are- June 12-14.
- Deadline for ALR 136 Scholarship is March 1, 2015- so far no applications. Kansas Legacy Run - July 16-19- no report given.
- Reminded membership – pay 2015 dues – still have 30 members not paid
New Business/Reminders:
- Schedule was passed around for putting up flags at the Post- next date is Monday, February 16, 2015.
- Doug Lehman presented plaques presented to our Post at Mid-Winter Forum for Legion Rider Scholarship Award and for the Legacy Run.
- Doug Lehman presented all the 2014 Directors with engraved coffee mugs, and thanked them for their service.
- Director Mike Vore presented Doug Lehman with Past Director award and thanked him for serving as our Director.
- Riders in the Sky Patch for Richard Ballinger are available- contact Mike Vore
Motion was made by Jerry Kirk & 2nd by Steve Coberly to donate $50.00 towards Legion's consumable paper goods. Motion Carried
- Van for Shuttle to hotels at State Rally is needed. Motion by Ben Roloff and 2nd by Steve Coberly for Post to spend up to $200.00 for van rental and fuel, if we cannot get the Van donated. Motion Carried.
- Jim Finneran is asking for Legion Riders to do a ride to World of Treasure’s Museum
During the week of March 16-20- Museum is showcasing all Military, Police & Fire people and would like for the Riders to do a ride if possible.
- Old Settler’s Day is August 14-16- need committee volunteers
- Two-Wheel Tuesday – February 11th- Winfield Post for Wings- meet at our Post at 5:30PM- THAT IS WEDNESDAY THIS TIME
- February 26th- Post136 for Bierocks-
- March 3rd- Old Chicago – in Old Town, meet at 6:00 PM
- March 17th- St Patrick’s Day- Post 136 for Corn Beef & Cabbage
- 50/50 – Collected $101.00 –Buz Nye $50.50, $50.50 to ALR 136 Operation Surprise
Next Meeting: Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:00PM
Meeting Adjourned: Motion to Adjourn: Ben Roloff, second by Pat Thacker, adjourned 4:01PM.
Mike “Windhorse” Vore
